Mohammed Siraj’s father died in November 2020 when Siraj was on tour with Team India.© Mohammed Siraj/Instagram
India rapidly bowler Mohammed Siraj went to his father’s grave initial factor following landing in Hyderabad, his household town, as he returned from India’s tour of Australia. Siraj had lost his father in November 2020 even though he was with the group Down Under. He was offered the choice of returning household but the pacer chose to remain back with the group for the series. Siraj produced his Test debut in the second Test in Melbourne and completed the Border-Gavaskar series with 13 wickets – the most by any Indian bowler.
Siraj went from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad to the graveyard in Kharitabad to spend tributes to his father, The Times of India reported. Siraj’s father, Mohammed Ghouse, aspired to watch Siraj play for India and the rapidly bowler revealed on a number of occasions in the course of the series that he stayed back in Australia to fulfil his father’s dream. Siraj picked up his maiden 5-wicket haul in the fourth Test in Brisbane and stated his concentrate was on fulfilling his father’s want. “I am thankful that I was able to pick five wickets as it was a very tough situation for me after my dad passed away. But after talking to my mom at home, I gained some confidence. The call with my mom made me mentally strong. My focus was to fulfil my dad’s wish,” stated Siraj following the fourth day’s play in Brisbane. “I want to thank God that I got the chance to play for India as it was my dad’s wish too. If he was alive today, he would have been very happy. But I know his blessings were with me and I am speechless after my performance,” Siraj had stated.
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